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Old May 31, 2015 | 04:29 PM
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Steering wheel lock... help!

Hey all,
I'm new to the forum but I have a 1976 highboy that I'm trying to replace the turn signal switch but there is a plate on the column that prevents me from accessing the switch and electronics. I've tried using the box store plate puller kit and steering wheel puller to no avail. I've also tried putting the bolts back into the three holes (seen in the pic) but still didn't work. I always seem to just turn the wheels. I was just wondering if you guys had any experience or input on how to get this threaded plate off of the column. Any help would really be appreciated!
 
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Old May 31, 2015 | 04:56 PM
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That looks like an adapter for an aftermarket steering wheel. It should just pull off using a puller.
 
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Old May 31, 2015 | 04:58 PM
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I don't think thats threaded at all. It's frozen, hit with some liquid wrench and a basic puller. If it still isn't moving, get the puller tight and trying popping it with a hammer. That doesn't work, time to get it hot.
 
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Old May 31, 2015 | 05:03 PM
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I don't think thats threaded at all. It's frozen, hit with some liquid wrench and a basic puller. If it still isn't moving, get the puller tight and trying popping it with a hammer. That doesn't work, time to get it hot.
Definitely not threaded, it will be a spline shaft.
 
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Old May 31, 2015 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeo0o0o0
That looks like an adapter for an aftermarket steering wheel. It should just pull off using a puller.
It is, it is.

Apply penetrant and wait for **magic** to happen.
 
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Old May 31, 2015 | 05:52 PM
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Awesome thanks a lot. I actually misspoke earlier and I haven't hit it with a regular puller yet but I'll try it and keep y'all updated. Thanks again!
 
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Old May 31, 2015 | 06:19 PM
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Awesome thanks a lot. I actually misspoke earlier and I haven't hit it with a regular puller yet but I'll try it and keep y'all updated. Thanks again!
'Could reinstall the steering wheel and snugly thread its bolts back on. Install the center nut few threads and try jerk it up and square towards you.

Alternatively, using both hands smack it square and smartly towards you and it should pop off.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2015 | 11:53 AM
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Ended up using a three-way jaw puller and liquid wrench combo. Worked perfectly, need to re-install it today (properly) to make sure the steering wheel doesn't wobble, just threw it back on yesterday carelessly and its all shakey and wrong ...but thanks all for the help!
 
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Alternatively, using both hands smack it square and smartly towards you and it should pop off.
I have managed to hit myself in the face with the wheel doing this..... Works though!
 
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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 07:30 AM
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I suspect that's why he recommended threading the nut on a few threads first. I've always used a puller.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 09:08 AM
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That's a grant hub. I just pulled 1 last week. I used a harmonic balancer puller with the 3 slots for bolts. You can use a grant puller too.
 
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